Arriva Trains Wales update: the service continues to experience delays in several locations including: Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, Abercynon, Cardiff and Tondu. Services in the Valleys are the worst affected.

A spokesperson for ATW said: “Due to issues on the roads, we expect our services to be very busy, so we are asking people to travel only if absolutely necessary.”

Vale of Glamorgan: The council is continuing to update on services as the day goes on. Waste management collection are cancelled for the day.

Works manager Colin Smith said: "We anticipate that our waste management and cleansing services will remain suspended until Monday 21 January 2013 when a further service related update will be provided. Regrettably, although we work hard to keep our main roads open, it is the side roads and pavements that prevent staff walking and carrying heavy loads safely and make it impossible for us to do our job.

"Rest assured that all the resources which are used for waste management services will be diverted to focus on gritting and clearing routes and assisting with essential social services. Many thanks to our residents for their support."

The current status of libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan is as follows:

Barry Library – Closing at 4pmCowbridge Library – ClosedDinas Powys – Closed from 2pmLlantwit Major Library- Open as usualPenarth – Open as usual

Village Libraries

Rhoose – Open as usualSt Athan Library– Not open on FridaySully Library – Not open on FridayWenvoe Library – Not open on Friday

All leisure centres in the Vale are closed.

by elena.cresci1/18/2013 1:03:17 PM

Please use our website for travel advice this afternoon http://www.bit.ly/ATWJC . All service info will be published on our website

Snow is "another blow" the economy can do without says Welsh business leader.

Robert Lloyd Griffiths, director of the Institute of Directors in Wales, said: “Whilst it’s good to see the children enjoying themselves in the snow, the disruption is another blow that business can do without.“In a tough month that’s already seen notable retail casualties, the high street is made to suffer further. Shoppers stay at home, workers must take a day off to look after children and all manner of services are disrupted.“The key concern, of course, is safety and I’m glad to say that I’ve witnessed much patience and common sense today.”

by tryst.williams1/18/2013 1:11:17 PM

Newport County AFC is appealing for a helping hand from the public.

In a statement posted on their website, the club appealed for help from supporters to clear snow from the pitch so tomorrow's fixture against Barrow FC can go ahead.

Willing volunteers are asked to arrive at Rodney Parade from 8.30am tomorrow with shovels and wheelbarrows.

by elena.cresci1/18/2013 1:15:22 PM

RT @JeanMottershead: @DerekTheWeather we are really disappointed in Colwyn Bay! Hardly any snow. Is there going to heavier this afternoo ...

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